Jermaine vs Kip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kip

Boy #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,457
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jermaine Rank #1,475
Kip Rank #1,457

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 vs #1475 for Jermaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jermaine ___

  • Jermaine Michael
  • Jermaine Andre
  • Jermaine Deon
  • Jermaine Louis
  • Jermaine Alexander
  • Jermaine Lamar

Kip ___

  • Kip James
  • Kip Alexander
  • Kip Thomas
  • Kip Henry
  • Kip Elliot
  • Kip George

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jermaine or Kip more popular?

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 compared to Jermaine at #1475 in the United States.

What do Jermaine and Kip mean?

Jermaine means "from Germany" (Latin origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Jermaine and Kip boy or girl names?

Jermaine is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.

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